Hessle Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Hessle’s crime profile in May 2025, accounting for 41.9% of all reported incidents. With a total of 105 crimes recorded, the area’s crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents places it 16.0% below the UK average, a consistent trend reflecting Hessle’s character as a relatively low-crime built-up area within East Riding of Yorkshire. The dominance of violent crime—44 incidents—contrasts with the UK average for this category, which stands at 2.8 per 1,000 (2% above Hessle’s rate). This suggests local factors, such as the area’s proximity to coastal and commuter routes, may contribute to higher levels of interpersonal crime. Meanwhile, property crimes (38 incidents) remain a significant but secondary concern, with shoplifting and burglary rates lower than the UK average. Seasonal dynamics in May—characterised by longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—likely amplify public order offences and alcohol-related incidents, though these remain below the UK average. The data also highlights a stark contrast between Hessle’s low rates of anti-social behaviour (3.8 per 1,000) and its elevated levels of other theft (10.5 per 1,000), a divergence that may reflect the area’s mix of residential stability and transient populations. These patterns illustrate the nuanced relationship between local geography, demographics, and crime trends, with Hessle’s built-up nature and coastal location shaping the balance between violent and property crime.

May 2025 saw a dramatic 400% increase in drug-related crimes, jumping from one to five incidents. This surge, while not uncommon in built-up areas with transient populations, raises questions about local enforcement and community engagement. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 77.8%, dropping from nine to two cases—a shift likely tied to seasonal retail patterns and heightened policing in high streets. Public order offences also rose sharply by 120%, reaching 11 incidents, reflecting the impact of longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. Violent crimes, though remaining the dominant category (accounting for 41.9% of all incidents), were only 2% above the UK average, a contrast to the 79% deficit seen in anti-social behaviour. These fluctuations underscore the combination of local demographics and seasonal activity, with Hessle’s coastal location and commuter links likely influencing these trends.

Hessle’s crime rate in May 2025 rose by 14.1% compared to the previous month, climbing from 6.0 to 6.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns as seasonal factors take hold. Locally, the average resident faces a 1-in-147 chance of a reported crime over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community. Daily, the area experiences roughly three crimes per day, a consistent rhythm that aligns with Hessle’s built-up character and its proximity to coastal and rural areas. While the overall rate remains 16.0% below the UK average, certain categories—such as public order offences—show stark divergence. These figures highlight the need for residents to remain aware of local trends, particularly as May’s extended evenings and bank holidays create conditions conducive to social gatherings and associated risks.